[International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research](https://www.iadr.org)

October 2026

First Place: $1,000 and certificate | Second Place: $500 and certificate

Recognizes outstanding student research on dental caries and erosion, selected via abstract submission and onsite presentation at the IADR General Session.

--- ## Description This award honors exceptional research presentations by student members of the IADR Cariology Research Group, focusing on dental caries and dental erosion. The competition encourages undergraduate and graduate students in dental-related disciplines to present their research, supporting scientific excellence and professional development. Recipients are selected through a competitive process involving abstract submission, peer review, and final onsite evaluation during the annual IADR General Session. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected): Application/abstract submission deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - First Place: $1,000 and a certificate - Second Place: $500 and a certificate - Winners are recognized during the Cariology Research Group Business Meeting at the IADR General Session. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be IADR student members who are also members of the Cariology Research Group. - Open to undergraduate or graduate students in any dental-related discipline. - Research must address topics related to dental caries and/or dental erosion. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for presentation at the annual IADR General Session. - When submitting, select the Cariology Research Group (CRG) as the group for abstract review. - Indicate consideration for the Cariology Research Group Student Research Award from the list of IADR Scientific Group Awards. - Abstracts are reviewed by the CRG; those rated as “Exceptional” or “Exceed Standards” are invited to a final onsite evaluation session. - Finalists present their research to a panel of judges (CRG members with no conflict of interest). --- ## Additional Information - Winners are announced and acknowledged at the CRG Business Meeting during the IADR General Session. - The award is sponsored by the Cariology Research Group, with support from industry partners. - Past recipients have represented leading dental institutions worldwide. --- ## External Links - [Award Information Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-cariology-research-group-student-research-award) - [IADR General Session (2026)](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Membership Information](https://www.iadr.org/membership) - [Cariology Research Group Information](https://www.iadr.org/groups-networks/scientific-groups-networks/cariology-research-group) - [Abstract Submission Portal](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |--------------------|----------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Dr. Aylin Baysan | [a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk](mailto:a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk) | — | [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | | IADR Member Service| [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | |

IADR Cariology Research Group Student Research Award

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